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18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame
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18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

18th century
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Sold 22 June 2026 · Artsonline
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Description

18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Brief Description:

This is a very fine-quality, original, late 18th-century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing depicting a female beauty with her three young children.

Note: This is one of 3 works that we are selling by the same hand - please see our other listings.

The above piece is a rare and incredibly detailed Pen & Ink Drawing that replicates a stipple engraving.

It dates to the late 18th-century, and it is mounted within a solid ebony frame with a bronze inner border.

Attributes:

Pen & Ink Drawing

English School

Circa: 1780-1790

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age.

There is a paper stain in the lower right - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 4.9'' | 12.4 cm

Width: 5.4'' | 13.7 cm.

Depth: 0.2'' | 0.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12.4cm (4.88")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Miniature Ink Drawing to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220508
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Description
18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Brief Description:

“
This is a very fine-quality, original, late 18th-century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing depicting a female beauty with her three young children.
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fig 1. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 1. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Note: This is one of 3 works that we are selling by the same hand - please see our other listings.

The above piece is a rare and incredibly detailed Pen & Ink Drawing that replicates a stipple engraving.

fig 2. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 2. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

It dates to the late 18th-century, and it is mounted within a solid ebony frame with a bronze inner border.

Attributes:

Pen & Ink Drawing

English School

Circa: 1780-1790

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age.

fig 3. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 3. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

There is a paper stain in the lower right - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 4.9'' | 12.4 cm

Width: 5.4'' | 13.7 cm.

Depth: 0.2'' | 0.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 4. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

fig 5. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 5. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
fig 6. 18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome.

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Height
12.4cm (4.88")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Miniature Ink Drawing to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220508
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Archive I An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. SOLD22 JUN 26

18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame

Archive II An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View II
Archive III An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop. View XI
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An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
18th Century Georgian Miniature Pen and Ink Quartet Portrait Drawing Ebony Frame
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An 18th-century miniature pen and ink portrait drawing of a family group, housed within an oval brass mount and a square ebony frame with a hanging loop.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEbony, Paper, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsOval aperture, Brass bezel, Hanging ring, Figurative ink illustration
  • SizeH 12.4 cm (5 in) x W 13.7 cm (5 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Georgian miniature portrait drawing is a small-scale artwork typically executed in ink, pencil, or watercolour on paper or vellum, popular during the 18th century for private and portable commemoration.

Frames from this period often utilised ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, or papier-mache, frequently featuring convex glass and cast metal suspension loops for wall mounting or desktop display.

Authenticity is determined by examining paper characteristics, iron gall ink oxidation patterns, period-correct framing techniques, and the presence of hand-carved or turned wooden profiles.

Miniatures work effectively when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement or hung individually on narrow wall spaces, allowing their intimate scale to provide fine detail to a room.

Paper artworks must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and maintained in stable humidity conditions to protect the paper substrate and ink.
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